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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1907
Page
7
A fierce wind along the waterfront drives ships from docks and tears at trestles. A Tacoma schooner and a French bark drag anchors while the steamer and yacht suffer damage. Yankee Doodle fights to save the grounded vessel as panes and skylights shatter across the federal building.
A severe winter flood risk looms in the Willamette Valley from Jefferson to Portland as a storm system lingers. Temperature fluctuations, rising waters, and compromised bridges threaten boats and homes while public facilities fail. The storm extends from the Atlantic coast to Nebraska with peak intensity in the mid Atlantic region.
The senate approved a realty bill by a 22 to 17 margin. The measure would repeal a two percent age requirement for contracts in real estate sales. Senator Allen’s stance is unclear with hints of a possible reconsideration and a potential motion to mit.
The council discussed a proposed ordinance requiring cab owners to obtain a business license and display owner name and address on a card for customers. It also set license fees and mandated rate standards, noting that operating an automobile would be cheaper than hack service, with proposed rates of 3 dollars for each.
Mayor Moore announces Themes M Brown as street superintendent to replace A. Jona who was rejected by the council that night. The action follows a council vote denying the prior appointee.
Helen Howarth Lemmel appears as Europe Local artista at the Grand Opera House with curtain at 8:16 PM.
James Evans the book keeper for J. B. Thomas & Co was bound over on a 1500 bond in Justice Gordon s court to insure his appearance for trial on embezzlement charges. The bond was posted and he was released from jail.
Ivan Constantinoff, 45 stranded in Beattle, collapsed in the St. Louie house at 160 Main at about late yesterday afternoon. He reportedly came from Tacoma where he had heart trouble and was once confined in an insane asylum. no further identification or connection to local figures is known.
In Pittsburg on February Bb, friends of Thaw announce their defense and comment on his sanity. One acquaintance notes neighbors once called him Crazy Harry and queer. A woman cites possible insanity on the father's side and remarks on Thaw's reputation.
A coal train wreck near Des Moines results in seven deaths and many injuries. The middle car derailed and toppled into a ditch, trapping miners and passengers. rescue teams search the wreckage for additional victims.
In Olympia February 4 Governor Mead signed four bills including a 1006.00 appropriation for the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition. A $100,000 exhibit loan and $404,600 for three locomotives were allocated to the state university for loan to exposition management and later return.
The public library reports a rapid rise in book cremiation. Four hundred forty four items were added to the records, raising overall circulation to twenty nine thousand seven hundred sixty four.
William H. Howard his wife and two children escaped in night robes after a furnace fire ignited the basement ceiling at 822 Queen Annecy. A maid started the blaze earlier, spreading to the first floor hall, with the blaze controlled by the Queen Anne station. Damages about 600 dollars.
Emma Shears a 38 year old mother of eight wanders after cruel treatment by her husband. She cites loss of home and children, lack of food and shelter, and health decline. Doctors say she is wronged not insane and she will be sent for treatment.
The German steamer Mariechen drags anchor and drifts toward P. C. docks while the French steamer Marie breaks from anchorage and ties up at the Oriental deck. A brick scow loosens and drifts into the sip between piers A and I, and the bulk head at the foot of Washington 1 is broken.
Florence Johnson faced charges of kidnapping an 11 year old boy brought by her husband. Judge George dismissed the case this afternoon due to Johnson not appearing to prosecute. The costs of the cane were charged to him.
Jack Stewart an election worker about 42 fell from a second story window sill at the Bee Hive house 609 Thirday while helping his landlady wash windows. He landed on the sidewalk and suffered severe facial cuts.
A notice states men will be denied contact with each other and likely subjected to separate hearings. Details are sparse, but the order emphasizes isolation and individual proceedings.
The City of Topeka of the Pacific Steamship company will take the eastern Alaska run sailing February 22, and the Ramona will be moved to the Topeka San Francisco route. Wharf blown down and gale closing in the sound.
Judge Albertson signed a restraining order this morning barring W. H. H. McKean also known as W. J. Send from entering certain premises and contact with the plaintiff. The order directs avoidance of further harassment pending further court action.
Dan W. Hrasa president and manager of the Shingle Mille bureau injured in an sect ment weeks ago returns to his deck in the Alaska tuiding.
A violet colored broadcloth afternoon gown features Irish crochet embroidery in silk handwork, with a left side prime design, lace trims, and a darker embroidered skirt and corsage. Embellishments include a shoulder line insert, a strap with a large button, and puff sleeves with ribbon bands.
Judge Albertson signed an order this morning confirming the sale of the Royal Ampere of the Pacific Coast plan now in receivership. The action follows the asset being placed under court supervision to resolve debts and transfer control to the buyer.
Merrick Fe Itl Bank Merrick, chief of publicity for the A Y P B, has been confined to his home for two days with an attack of la grippe.
At the meeting, the council rejected 4 A Jones for superintendent of streets by a 14 to 1 vote. The only notable measure was a street extension from Bellevue to Burneau avenue, which was ordered.
L A Foster about 26 years old was struck by a car near Yesterday and Seconday while crossing the street. He was knocked down, cut above the eye and at the head, then walked off with assistance after initial treatment at Guy's drug store.
Ira Wierman of Sec onday W. between Mercer and Republican sta was killed late yesterday at Seattle Lumber Company mill. A log struck him sliding from a roller, fracturing his skull. he died within 15 minutes. Witnesses were H. Hunter and C. K. Vandeventer. Coroner Carroll will inspect this afternoon. He left a widow and infant. age 30.
Rumor from Purblo claims a snowslide in Sanda last night at about 9 o clock buried three business houses and killed nine people. Efforts to confirm details or reach Salida for aid are stalled by heavy snowfall.
The Fruit and Flower mission held a morning business meeting at the Linc Coin Hotel. Members discussed incorporation and appointed a committee to seek a central meeting space. The first gifts distribution is set for Feb 15 using the Charity Organization Society offices and led by the mission’s young women.
Marriage licenses issued include Hentikeon Gronberg Henry Alfred HenrikWON Seattle 33 to Beattie Gronberg 26 Beattie Hastings Spears William Paul Hastings 4 Leavenworth to Cam ule F Boeard 19 Beattie Mellhargey Wells James J Menoh Seattle to Mia Lettie Wells 46 Tacoma Tinkman Boper William H L Tinkman 26 Beattie to Mabel Boper 21 Beattie. Births registered show Taylor at 1769 Fourteenth av February 4 Jonason. Jonson at 630 Borenay north February 4 a son Chambers 610 East Republic an January 8 a daughter Anderson 151 Twenty-fourth at south February 4 a daughter Pitman 666 Twenty-second
A series of birth announcements list wives naming newborn daughters and locations such as West Green Lake boulevard Waldorf Waterhouse and 205 North Second ary along with Minor hospital and Page. A long death register notes names like Bowal Connelly Taylor Himpeon Foster and many others with ages, dates, and Seattle area locations, ending with Moneyback wins Behiliing Best.
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